A runny nose caused by ARVI usually goes away in 10-14 days, and with it other symptoms of the common cold go away - cough, sore throat, etc. At the first stages, the mucus is colorless and liquid, and is excreted in large quantities.
At the later stages of ARVI development, the activity of lymphocytes causes sputum to whiten, it thickens and soon almost ceases to be released.
In children, a cold may take a little longer, sometimes they have a runny nose that does not go away for 2 weeks due to the continued hypersecretion of sputum by the child's nasopharynx. If at the same time the mucus leaves well and has no impurities of pus, you should not worry. For prevention purposes, you can go to the pediatrician.
However, in some cases, in an adult, a runny nose does not go away for a long time, continuing to bother for a month or even several months.
Reasons for a long course
Normally, with a cold, the runny nose goes away pretty quickly. If a runny nose does not go away for 2 weeks or longer in an adult, you need to find out the reason for this. Probably a persistent runny nose has no viral nature... The reasons for the discharge of a large amount of mucus from the nose can also be:
- acute or chronic bacterial infection of the nasopharynx;
- sinus inflammation - sinusitis;
- vasomotor rhinitis;
- allergic reaction.
Bacterial rhinitis
The accession of a bacterial infection often occurs against the background of a local decrease in the immune defense of the nasopharynx during acute viral infection... This is facilitated by the accumulation in respiratory tract viscous sputum. This occurs most often in the late stages of a cold.
Symptoms of a bacterial infection in the nasal cavity:
- yellow or green nasal discharge;
- impurities of pus;
- an increase in body temperature above 38 degrees;
- antiviral drugs do not improve the condition;
- runny nose does not go away for more than 2 weeks.
When bacterial rhinitis often there is inflammation of the tonsils and mucous membrane of the nasopharyngeal vault. This occurs as a result of the migration of bacteria to nearby organs. This condition is called rhinolaryngitis.
In addition to a runny nose and sore throat, it is accompanied by a cough caused by sputum running down the throat.
Treatment of rhinopharyngitis is primarily aimed at eliminating pathogenic bacteria in the nasal cavity, since they are the primary focus of infection.
Prevention and treatment of bacterial rhinitis
To prevent bacterial complication rhinitis, it is necessary to ensure the outflow of sputum from the nasopharynx. To do this, you need to do rinsing and irrigation of the nasal cavity with saline. It loosens mucus and helps clear the nasal passages.
If a bacterial infection is already present, see your doctor. The multiplication of microorganisms in the nasal cavity can have dire consequences. This is the loss of smell, and the spread of the infection to the middle ear or sinuses, and the transition of the infection to a chronic state. Chronic is a runny nose that does not go away for a month or more. It has periods of aggravation and relief.
Sinusitis
Often, a runny nose does not go away for a long time with sinusitis. Sinusitis is an inflammation of one or more paranasal sinuses. Sinusitis can be caused by a virus or bacteria. However, if the drainage of mucus from the sinus is blocked, good conditions are created in the sinus for bacteria to multiply and accumulate pus.
Sputum production can be interfered with:
These formations complicate the course of sinusitis; on the other hand, they also increase the risk of this disease.
According to the localization of the inflammation focus, sinusitis of the following types is distinguished:
- sinusitis - inflammation of the maxillary (maxillary) sinus (one or both);
- frontal sinusitis - bacteria multiply on the mucous membrane of the frontal sinus;
- ethmoiditis - inflammation of the lattice labyrinth mucosa;
- sphenoiditis - the mucous membrane of the sphenoid sinus is affected.
Sinusitis is the most common reason that does not pass for 3 weeks or more. The maxillary sinuses are located in the maxillary bone, on either side of the wings of the nose. With a disease, a person feels pain under the eyes, which radiates to the teeth.
When the head is tilted, the pain becomes sharper, increased pressure on the eye sockets is felt. Very often, this disease causes an increase in body temperature from 38 degrees Celsius. This indicates a bacterial infection.
How to heal inflamed sinuses?
The first thing to remember is that sinusitis requires medical care... Treating them at home on your own can be dangerous to your health. See your doctor if you have symptoms of sinusitis.
To clear the sinuses of pus, therapeutic and surgical treatment is used. Therapeutic includes washing with antiseptics, pumping out pus ("cuckoo"), and taking medications, in particular antibiotics. If the doctor has prescribed antibiotics, then you cannot do without them.
Always adhere to your antibiotic dosage and schedule. A prematurely completed course of antibiotic therapy causes bacteria resistance to this antibiotic. In addition, some bacteria will survive and cause a relapse - a repeated exacerbation of the condition. Untreated sinusitis can become chronic.
Surgical treatment of sinusitis, like other types of sinusitis, is necessary when the exit from the sinus is blocked. At the same time, pus accumulates in the sinus cavity. A great danger is the spread of pus in the skull - in the eye sockets, middle ear. With sphenoiditis, even an outpouring of pus into the brain is possible.
The operation consists in the formation of a small puncture of the bone through which the pus is released to the outside. After that, the sinus is washed with an antiseptic and antibiotic. This leads to very quick relief states.
Allergic rhinitis
The next reason why a child or an adult does not get a runny nose is inappropriate treatment. For example, you will not feel relieved if you try to cure rhinitis, which is allergic rather than infectious, with antiseptic drugs.
Allergic rhinitis has similar symptoms but is caused by completely different causes. In this case, some substance with allergenic activity can provoke an abundant secretion of mucus. These include plant pollen, beekeeping products, house dust, animal dander, and many food products.
An allergic reaction in the form of rhinitis is most often caused by respiratory allergens, that is, those that a person breathes in the air. A very common type of allergic rhinitis is pollinosis, an allergy to pollen.
Allergic rhinitis symptoms:
- sneeze;
- sputum secreted from the nasal passages is transparent and watery;
- swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa;
- itching in the nasopharynx;
- cough, sore throat may also occur;
- an increase in body temperature is not observed;
- symptoms appear only in the presence of a certain substance;
- reactions are observed periodically, in the form of short-term attacks, but in general, a runny nose does not go away for a month or more.
What to do in this case? First, it is necessary to prove the allergic nature of rhinitis. If you suspect a specific allergen, take a blood test for immunoglobulin E to it. This is done in all modern diagnostic laboratories.
Other ways to confirm an allergy are allergy skin tests and provocative tests. To choose the best diagnostic option, consult your doctor. Your doctor will also advise you on how to relieve your allergy symptoms. If pollen gets into your nose, you can try washing as much of the allergen as possible with saline.
The best way to improve the condition of an allergic person is to avoid the allergen. Therefore, during the flowering of trees, try to be less outdoors, close the windows in the house. Wet cleaning reduces the concentration of pollen and dust in indoor air.
Vasomotor rhinitis, as well as allergic rhinitis, is caused by non-infectious causes. Vasomotor rhinitis occurs as a result of disruption of the functioning of nerve cells, primarily the receptors of the mucous membrane, and a violation of the vascular tone of the nasopharynx.
Hypersensitive receptors react too strongly to changes in air temperature, odors and other irritants. As a result of this, reactions occur aimed at eliminating the irritant from the nasopharynx - sneezing, profuse mucus, edema. With this disease, there is a reaction to both allergenic and non-allergenic irritants.
The prerequisites for the development of vasomotor rhinitis are:
- insufficient activity of the thyroid gland;
- iodine deficiency;
- long-term intake vasoconstrictor drugs from a cold;
- injury to the nose;
- neoplasms in the tissues of the nose (cyst, tumor);
- hormonal changes (puberty, pregnancy);
- long-term living in conditions of polluted air.
Of course, the presence of one of these factors does not lead to vasomotor rhinitis in most people. However, the combination of several factors, especially in a person with a genetic predisposition, significantly increases the risk of developing this disease.
Vasomotor rhinitis is often chronic. In some cases, it can lead to bronchial asthma.
Treatment of this form of rhinitis is prompt, and is a surgical correction of the mucous membrane. For the diagnosis and treatment of vasomotor rhinitis, medical advice and a detailed examination are required.
What to do?
What to do if a runny nose does not go away for a long time? First, do not let the disease take its course - this can lead to complications and the transition of an advanced disease into a chronic state. Secondly, take some time and go to the doctor (therapist or ENT).
A physical examination is more informative than an online consultation. Timely start of treatment is the key to a speedy recovery. Thirdly, you should not resort to self-medication, in particular to folk methodswithout consulting a doctor.
Some remedies traditional medicine are good adjuvant therapy, while others can aggravate the condition or lead to unpredictable consequences.
A common runny nose in an adult can provoke prolonged exposure to the cold or the penetration of infection. Despite the fact that this condition cannot be called pleasant, it is not particularly dangerous if you start treatment on time. But there are times when rhinitis does not leave the human body for a long time. This can be influenced by various reasons, which will be discussed below.
The disease bothers six months or more
This period of rhinitis is very long and may indicate the presence of its transition to the chronic stage. But very often a runny nose is a symptom of a serious illness. These pathologies include sinusitis and sinusitis.
How to get rid of a cold with folk remedies, you can find out by reading
Sinusitis
When a cough occurs along with a runny nose, the doctor often diagnoses sinusitis. It is subdivided into certain types, taking into account the place of concentration. inflammatory process:
- sinusitis;
- frontal;
- ethmoiditis;
- sphenoiditis.
The video tells about sinusitis and the situation if the runny nose does not go away for more than a month:
The reason for this ailment lies in the presence of an infection that is concentrated in the paranasal sinuses. Sinusitis is characterized by the following manifestations:
- nasal congestion;
- purulent mucus is secreted from the nose;
- loss of smell;
- pain syndrome in the area of \u200b\u200bthe facial bones;
- night cough.
How to treat with folk remedies allergic rhinitis, indicated
Rarely, the patient may experience a rise in temperature and general fatigue. The danger of sinusitis is the passage of the infection from the sphenoid sinus to the brain.
Sinusitis
If you do not treat the treatment very seriously, and the rhinitis does not go away within six months or more, then most likely you have such a type of sinusitis as sinusitis. This disease is an inflammatory process of the maxillary sinus, the cause of which is an untreated rhinitis or cold. The patient may experience the following symptoms:
- temperature rise to 37-38 0 С;
- painful sensations in the temporal region and the bridge of the nose;
- nasal congestion;
- heaviness in the head;
- loss of smell;
- painful sensations in the nasal region of a growing nature.
on the video after ARVI, a runny nose does not go away (sinusitis)
To eliminate this runny nose, it is worth using antihistamines - Suprastin and Diazolin. Often, doctors include homeopathic medicines in the treatment regimen that do not have side effects... The most popular drug is Edas-131.
Long lasting and thick
Such lingering rhinitis should be treated with vasoconstrictor drops and sprays. Then it will be possible to restore normal nasal breathing. You can use Vibrocil, Glazolin, Xilen. But do not get too carried away with them, otherwise addiction will arise. Your doctor may prescribe Rinofluimucil to thin the mucus. 
The procedure for rinsing the nose is very effective. For this it is worth using saline solutions Aquamaris, Dolphin. Thanks to them, it is possible to liquefy thick mucus and easily remove it from the nasal passages during blowing out.
The saline solution can be purchased at a pharmacy or you can make your own. Take a dessert spoon sea \u200b\u200bsalt and dissolve it in 500 ml of boiled water. If there is no sea salt, you can use table salt. The cooking process is similar to the previous one. Perform the washing procedure at least 4 times throughout the day.
With prolonged thick rhinitis, it is very important to use local antibacterial drops - Polydex, Bioparox, Isofra. When rhinitis is accompanied by complications, the doctor prescribes antibiotics.
Alternative treatment
To achieve the maximum effect, you can combine the methods of traditional medicine with traditional methods. Such activities allow you to achieve a speedy recovery and prevent the formation of complications.
The following recipes are considered the most popular. folk treatment thick rhinitis:
Prolonged rhinitis in expectant mothers
During the carrying of a child, a woman, in addition to the usual rhinitis, which has arisen against the background of a cold or allergy, may have a runny nose of pregnant women for a long time. It belongs to the types of vasomotor rhinitis, which occurs due to hormonal changes. The result is swelling of the nasal mucosa.
In this case, it is inappropriate to use traditional medicine because of their ineffectiveness. But no one forbids their use, since each person's body has its own characteristics.
The video tells what to do if a runny nose does not go away during pregnancy:
For treatment lingering rhinitis in pregnant women, local thermal manipulations should be used. Use a bag of sand or salt to warm your sinuses. A blue lamp works very well for such procedures. Inhalation with menthol oil helps to facilitate breathing. 3-4 such manipulations need to be performed per day.
The most effective procedure for treating a cold in expectant mothers is rinsing. Use ready-made salt solutions Marimer, Aquamoris. Washing with decoctions of medicinal herbs (chamomile, sage) has a very positive effect. Rinse 2-3 times a day.
Pregnant women can use vasoconstrictor nasal drops, but only after they have been approved by the attending physician. Use Vibrocil, Nazivin according to the dosage for children. But drip your nose only in case of severe congestion and discomfort. Treatment vasoconstrictor drops during pregnancy should not last more than 3 days. Otherwise, you can harm the health of the baby and mother.
Treatment of a runny nose is a very important point, because often, due to untimely access to a doctor, you can earn lingering rhinitis, which turns into a chronic stage. Be more attentive to your health and follow all the doctor's prescriptions, then the runny nose will disappear as suddenly as it appeared.
A runny nose is an unpleasant symptom that accompanies almost every cold disease. It is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa. It usually goes away within 1 week in both adults and children. But what if a runny nose does not go away for 2 weeks in an adult? Treatment with more serious drugs should be started so that it does not transform into sinusitis and other more serious diseases.
Causes of a cold
Prolonged runny nose may indicate that a person is dynamically developing one of the following diseases:
- Chronic rhinitis. It is a constant inflammatory process that develops in the nasal mucosa, with periodic exacerbations.
- Allergic rhinitis. It occurs as a result of constant interaction with a certain stimulus.
- Sinusitis. This is a disease characterized by inflammation of the sinuses. Depending on the location of this inflammation, such forms of sinusitis are distinguished: sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, sphenoiditis.
There are cases when long-term rhinitis is caused by certain characteristics of the body, namely:
- pregnancy or hormonal disruptions in the body;
- genetic predisposition or congenital pathology of the nasal canal;
- various diseases of the endocrine system.
Important to remember! A weak immune system can cause a runny nose that lasts more than 2 weeks! In such cases, very often it leads to other, more serious diseases.
Long-term rhinitis symptoms
The duration of a cold directly depends on the individual characteristics of the human body. Usually, the inflammatory process goes away after 1 week. If the disease has dragged on, then such additional symptoms begin to appear:
- often the head hurts, especially the frontal part;
- transparent white snot is formed as a result of sudden changes in temperature;
- periodic stuffing of the nose, as a result of which yellow snot is released when blowing out;
- sleep disturbance;
- noise in ears.
Important to remember! With prolonged rhinitis, you need to contact a specialist who, after examination, will prescribe the most effective treatment in each individual case!
What to do with a long runny nose? If the doctor finds that the resulting rhinitis is chronic, then the following actions should be taken:
- First of all, local treatment is required. For this, various vasoconstrictor and therapeutic drops are used. They have antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effects. They also increase local immunity.
- Disinfection of the nasal cavity. Includes rinsing the nasal passages with saline.
- Antibiotics. They eliminate inflammation and swelling of the nasal passages.
- Inhalation. This procedure can be carried out using traditional medicine, as well as a modern apparatus - a nebulizer, into which special medications should be poured.
During the treatment period, you need to drink a lot of warm liquid. Teas made with medicinal plants such as chamomile, calendula, mint, lemon balm and others are best suited.
If a runny nose does not go away for more than 2 weeks due to allergies, then it is imperative to include antihistamines in the complex treatment. Without them, therapy will be ineffective. It is also very important to eliminate the allergen as quickly as possible.
It is important to know! The effectiveness of the use of medicines will be greater if you give up bad habits!
Treatment of prolonged rhinitis with folk remedies
Long-term rhinitis gives a lot of unpleasant sensations, so everyone wants to get rid of it as quickly as possible. For this you can use folk remediesproven by more than one generation. The main advantage of these products is that they are prepared exclusively from natural ingredients. And also you can easily prepare such medicines at home.
Buriak
To prepare this medicine, you will need 1 tbsp. l. freshly squeezed beet juice, 0.5 tsp. liquid honey and 1 tsp. purified water. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and drip 5 drops into each nostril 6 times a day. Before the procedure, it is required to warm up the medicine.
Kalanchoe
You should cut off 1 small leaf of Kalanchoe, chop it with a meat grinder or blender. Put the resulting gruel in a piece of gauze and squeeze out the juice, with which to drip the nose 2 drops 3 times a day. Aloe vera leaves can be used instead of Kalanchoe.
Millet porridge
This remedy is suitable not only for the treatment of prolonged rhinitis in adults, but also in children. To do this, you need to take a small bag made of natural dense fabric, put warm boiled millet porridge in it. Put the filled bag on the bridge of the nose and hold until the porridge cools completely. Instead of porridge, you can use heated salt or sand.
Propolis
To prepare this drug, you will need 1 tsp. alcohol tincture of propolis and 1 tsp. camphor or unrefined sunflower oil. Pour these liquids into a small container, seal tightly with a lid and shake well. Use the resulting product as nose drops 5 times a day. After 1 week of such treatment, it is required to take a break of 3 days. Then start applying again.
Fir
For treatment with this plant, you should purchase fir oil at the pharmacy. You will need 3 liters of boiling water, into which pour 0.5 tsp. fir oil. Stir slightly and tilt your head over the steam, covering it with a towel. You should breathe such steam for about 10 minutes. This procedure should be carried out once a day, preferably before bedtime.
Melted butter
Take 500 g of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and put on fire in an enamel saucepan. Simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes. After the time has elapsed, strain the ghee and send to the refrigerator. Before use, the prepared oil must be slightly warmed up in a water bath and dripped with this medicine 3 drops 3 times a day.
Such effective means help to quickly get rid of a cold.
Important to remember! Before using any alternative medicine, you need to consult a specialist! Perhaps he will include it in a comprehensive treatment.
Prevention of lingering rhinitis
In order to avoid the disease, a number of preventive measures should be taken, namely:
- aromatherapy - inhalation of essential oils contributes to the normal functioning of the respiratory system;
- phytotherapy - for preventive purposes, you should drink teas prepared on the basis of medicinal plants;
- self-massage - carrying out certain manipulations with the nose promotes the outflow of accumulated mucus;
- breathing apparatus exercises.
You should also not forget about increasing immunity, especially in the autumn-winter period. This will help avoid colds, and as a result, and lingering rhinitis. You can influence the immune system with vitamins, proper nutrition and adherence to the daily regimen.
Adults often complain that they have a runny nose for a long time. Moreover, other symptoms of the disease may not be observed. There is no particular danger to health in this, but only if the runny nose lasts no more than 2-3 weeks. For what reasons rhinitis does not disappear for a long time and how can you get rid of it?
Causes of a protracted rhinitis in an adult
A runny nose does not go away for a long time in an adult for several reasons. For example, it can be:
- allergic reactions to dust, flowering plants, pets, etc .;
- the use of vasoconstrictor drugs for a fairly long period of time;
- transition of a cold to a chronic form;
- untimely or poor-quality treatment of rhinitis;
- abrupt climate change;
- stress;
- frequent use of spicy or spicy dishes;
- injuries or congenital curvature of the nasal septum;
- regular inhalation of air containing chemical substances etc.
It is worth noting that if rhinitis lasts about a week, then you should not worry about it - the body needs time to cope with the malaise. It is necessary to start sounding the alarm in cases where a runny nose lasts 10 days or more, and the discharge does not decrease.
It is not worth resorting to independent rhinitis treatment, and should not be taken either. medicineswho helped a relative or neighbor. The body of each person is individual, and what is good for one can harm another. The most optimal and correct solution in such a situation is a visit to an otolaryngologist.
What if a runny nose lasts 2 weeks?
With a protracted course of a cold - about 2-3 weeks or more - it is imperative to consult a doctor. If a person takes any medications, but rhinitis still continues to bother him, then, perhaps, the patient is receiving poor-quality treatment, the drugs he takes do not properly fight the disease.
If a runny nose persists for 2 weeks in an adult, then this may be a signal that the malaise has acquired a chronic form or a person is constantly exposed to allergic reactions. The patient should immediately pass all the necessary tests, with the help of which the doctor can diagnose the true cause of rhinitis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
In addition, a person can be attacked by a viral or infectious disease, however does not know about it yet. Other symptoms have not yet made themselves felt, and a runny nose has already appeared. In this case, taking daily walks in cold air, windy weather, or simply somehow supercools the body. This is why rhinitis can last 2 weeks or more.
If a runny nose does not go away for 2 weeks in an adult, then this is a good reason to see a doctor. The fact is that long-term rhinitis, like most diseases, can cause serious complications for human health. These include:
- chronic rhinitis;
- sinusitis;
- purulent sinusitis;
- allergy, etc.
A runny nose that does not go away for a month or more is considered even more dangerous. In this case, the doctor will suggest that the patient undergo the necessary laboratory and other studies and, based on the data obtained, will most likely make the following diagnosis: "Allergic rhinitis". The patient needs to get rid of contact with allergens, often ventilate the room where he spends the most time, breathe more fresh air.
An adult with a cold has green snot - why?
With a protracted, long-lasting rhinitis in adults, green discharge is often noted. As a rule, they acquire a green color due to the presence of special cells, thanks to which the doctor can determine the nature of the appearance of an infection on a particular pathogen.
Normal nasal discharge is transparent - this indicates the normal functioning of the mucous membranes. However, when pathogenic microorganisms hit the mucous membrane, it ceases to function as usual, the amount of discharge rises sharply, the snot becomes more liquid in consistency and literally "pours out" from the nose. Over the next few days, the discharge changes its character - it becomes quite thick and acquires a certain color.
With a runny nose, green snot in an adult may appear not only due to the presence of any disease. The reason may be hidden in the poor condition of the mucous membranes, and in an unfavorable atmosphere. First aid in such a situation can include intensive hydration of the nasopharynx, walking in the fresh air, freeing the nasal cavity from dried secretions. Sometimes such measures are enough for the green snot to disappear on its own.
How to cure a runny nose that does not go away for a long time?
In order to get rid of a long-lasting rhinitis as soon as possible, you need to contact 
doctor's help. Only he knows the real cause of the disease, and only he knows which treatment will be most effective in this or that case.
Rhinitis is a malaise that is best treated at the very beginning of its development. Treatment of this malaise should be extended and include the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, immunomodulatory agents, antihistamines (for allergic rhinitis), and prophylactic agents. The appointment of certain medications depends both on the severity of the common cold and on the cause of its occurrence. During treatment, the patient needs to restore the normal working capacity of the mucous membrane, remove the inflammatory process in the paranasal sinuses, strengthen blood vessels, etc.
With a runny nose of an infectious nature, vasoconstrictor sprays and drops are usually prescribed: Otrivin, Naphtizin, Vibrocil, Nazivin, Galazolin, Sanorin, etc. Allergic rhinitis requires taking antihistamines, for example, Allergodil, Zirteka, etc.
Antibiotics for rhinitis in adults are usually prescribed from the macrolide group. These antibacterial agents are the least aggressive and do not cause much harm to health. The macrolides most commonly used in the treatment of rhinitis include:
- clarithromycin,
- erythromycin,
- midecamycin,
- spiramycin,
- azithromycin,
- cephalosporins (ceftriaxone, cefodox)
- and B-lactam antibiotics (augmentins).
If the patient bacterial rhinitis combined with an allergic one, the doctor may prescribe not only the intake of drugs inside, but also the washing of the nasal sinuses with antibiotics and the form of solutions.
As an additional therapy, the patient is recommended to humidify the room more often, reduce or reduce contact with allergens, breathe more fresh air, moisturize the nasal mucosa, eat right, and temper the body.